U.S. index futures extended gains after a report showed orders for capital goods increased in July by the most in more than a year, showing corporate spending was finding its footing prior to the turmoil in financial markets.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei 18,376.83 +570.13 +3.20%

Hang Seng 21,080.39 -324.57 -1.52%

Shanghai Composite 2,926.38 -38.59 -1.30%

FTSE 6,082.13 +0.79 +0.01%

CAC 4,566.93 +2.07 +0.05%

DAX 10,121.83 -6.29 -0.06%

Crude oil $39.69 (+0.94%)

Gold $1125.30 (-1.11%)